Questions About Leupold CDS Scope/System

[Crusader]

Hey guys. I've recently acquired a VX3i 3.5-10x40 scope. Will put it on a .308 rifle. First one of these scopes I've had and I've done a little research on them but wanted to check with those of you who use them to be sure I know what's going on. If I zero the scope right now with the non-CDS dial at 100 yards, then send the CDS dial to Leupold along with the information they require (I'll be using a chrony to try to get good velocity data), when they send me back the prepared CDS dial, will it start with the digit "1", not having a "0" on the dial?

Also, even though the reticle will not have changed/been adjusted after the zeroing at 100 with the original dial, when I receive the CDS dial back from Leupold I presume I should shoot at 100 yards to confirm that it is zeroed at that distance, and set the dial so that the "1" is at the witness mark?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Steve from GA]

Can’t remember if it starts at zero or 1 (if you chose 100 for your zero), but yes, always check zero again with the same ammo to be sure. There are many factors that may necessitate a very slight adjustment in zero - different lot of same ammo, temp, etc.

 

[-dirt-]

I'm looking at getting one of these scopes too, and based off my reading I think you have it right.

https://www.leupold.com/media/manuals/CDS_Instruction_Sheet_2022.pdf

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[sndmn11]

It should have the zero range (100yds if that's what you tell them) and then up from there; 200, 300, etc.

If your scope's zero did not wander, just replace the old dial with the new dial.

 

[Weldor]

Yeap, super easy swap out. re-check zero and I like to confirm ranges on dial also.

 

[Leonard-s]

Super easy to use.